Location: Petaluma, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 01-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board requirements
• Implement physician treatment plans and adjust care per documentation policies
• Assist with department maintenance and keep treatment areas clean and organized
• Train and support restorative aides and nursing staff on maintenance programs
• Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences to coordinate care
• Report equipment issues to ensure safe, working therapy environments
• Communicate patient progress and concerns clearly with the care team and families

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of California (must maintain license in good standing)
• Proficient with Casamba and PointClickCare for EMR data entry
• Strong documentation skills including daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes
• Able to provide caregiver training and patient/family education for discharge planning
• Comfortable participating in in-service training programs and team meetings
• Positive interpersonal skills to relate effectively with patients, families, and staff

Education

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - state license required
• Completion of an accredited PTA education program and any state continuing education requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient care and hands-on rehabilitation therapy skills
• Accurate treatment documentation and EMR proficiency
• Clear clinical communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to follow physician and therapist treatment plans
• Experience with caregiver education and restorative aide training
• Basic equipment maintenance and safe treatment area upkeep

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you healthy
• Supportive team environment where your contributions matter
• Licensure assistance and support to help you stay in good standing
• Professional development and in-service training opportunities
• Work that makes a clear, positive impact on patients' lives
• Flexible onboarding and helpful unit staff to get you up to speed
• Opportunities to collaborate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences
• A respectful workplace that values communication and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Petaluma, CA

Petaluma is a charming base for this assignment. Enjoy a walkable historic downtown with boutiques, coffee shops, and farm to table restaurants, plus a lively farmers market. Outdoor lovers will appreciate Helen Putnam Regional Park for hiking and scenic views and the Petaluma River for riverside strolls. Wine country is nearby with Sonoma and Napa offering weekend tasting adventures. If you want coast time, Point Reyes and Pacific coast beaches are within easy reach, and San Francisco is a short drive for city escapes.

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